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United Airlines

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At a glance

United Airlines is the third largest airline in the nation.  It’s headquartered in Chicago, which is also the location of the largest United hub.  United has a collection of co-branded credit cards that allow you to rack up miles, gain access to lounges, and more. This article directory gives you the resources to plan out your travel strategy for United Airlines.

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Buzzworthy

  1. United follows Delta’s lead, allows you to opt out of middle-seat ‘upgrades’
  2. Bonus switcheroo: United may have changed your Mile Play offer
  3. United won’t be flying to Cape Town as early as expected this year
  4. Earn up to 2,500 bonus miles with Alaska, American, Southwest and United for shopping online
  5. Where to sit when flying United’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 with the new interior

Latest Reviews

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What it’s like flying United’s newest flagship transcon routes from New York-JFK
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TPG round-up: 5 worst economy meals in the sky
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8 ways the United Polaris long-haul experience has changed
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The good – and bad – of flying United’s transcon Polaris during the pandemic
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Flight review: United’s A320 in Economy Plus from New York to Denver
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My last trip before coronavirus: Flying United basic economy, from Denver to Austin

Essential Reading

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United Airlines baggage fees and how to avoid paying them
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Your ultimate guide to United Airlines partners
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A comprehensive guide to United Airlines’ new same-day flight change policy
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Latest Deals

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Up to 40% off: Everything you need to know about saving money with airline vacation packages
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Bring the whole family to Europe this fall with wide-open business-class award space
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United’s limited-time promo could save some young travelers over 55%
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Switzerland is reopening, and you can fly there with wide-open business-class award space
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10 best ways to use 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points
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Fantastic one-day sale: 29 great summer routes you can book for just 4,000 United miles each-way

All United Stories

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It’s shaping up to be a miserable summer for NYC’s Newark Airport
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Everything you need to know about airline change fees with the delta variant
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United’s giving its biggest spenders another year of Global Services perks
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Snazzy to the MAX: Putting United’s newest cabin to the test
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4 things that stood out on United’s earnings call
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Fly to a reopening Canada with wide-open award space on many airlines
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Why I lie to my friends and family about miles and points
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10 best US daytrips you can take this summer on points and miles
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United pulls out of Seattle-area’s Paine Field in Pacific Northwest consolidation
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How to avoid airline change and cancellation fees
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Ireland is about to reopen to international tourists — including Americans
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Deal alert: 50% off business-class flights to Europe

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